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AJ56 VLC

2007 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,940 mi
Last recorded126,940 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 126,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 120,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Pas Reservoir pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 115,371 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 109,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 109,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,627 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 107,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,179 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,801 miles

both rear shock absorber casings insecure

o/s rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,869 miles

Clutch is slipping

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,241 miles

Center stop light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,028 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AJ56 VLC is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 62,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 VLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ56 VLC registered?

AJ56 VLC is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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